Use blood pressure monitor properly

In the past, when electronic technology was underdeveloped, blood pressure measurement and monitoring was only done in hospitals and medical facilities with medical professionals. The original blood pressure measuring device is the blood pressure meter for mercury column. Gradually, because the mercury-sphygmomanometer is slightly bulky, not mobile, the blood pressure meter is born. These types of sphygmomanometers were initially accurate, but when using multiple extension springs, there were errors.

The advent of electronic blood pressure monitors is actually a new step for the monitoring and treatment of home and individual high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, while hypertensive patients are is a disease of the era and its deaths from high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and complications are the leading cause of death in some countries around the world. With electronic sphygmomanometers, patients or family members can monitor their blood pressure at the doctor's request, knowing that prevention or immediate treatment of high blood pressure can lead to death. However, as we know, this type of sphygmomanometer is for personal use only, should not be used for a large number of people, and it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions of the new manufacturer for measurement. Get accurate results.

Electric arm blood pressure monitor
Polygreen KP-7670 automatic element

Before using, read the manufacturer's instructions carefully. Take your blood pressure monitor to your family doctor by testing, guiding how to measure and correct errors compared to the traditional blood pressure measurement performed by your doctor.

Before measuring blood pressure, the patient should rest in a quiet environment with a time of 10-15 minutes. When measured, the sphygmomanometer is always placed at breast height with the heart's range and using the left hand. Patients with abnormal blood pressure in their right and left arms such as chest aortic stenosis or aortic stenosis, Takayasu should not use this type of sphygmomanometer, but should take a measurement at one health facilities. The small microchip mark must be located in the artery pathway such as the arm artery at the elbow, the artery at the wrist. During the measurement, the patient's hand must be completely relaxed, not to be tied or raised.

PolyGreen automatic electronic wrist blood pressure monitor KP-6241

In the meantime, if the blood pressure monitor reports an error or the blood pressure is suspected to be incorrect, it will only be measured again after 15 minutes. When there are abnormalities in blood pressure, call your family doctor or your regular doctor for advice. Do not arbitrarily use antihypertensive drugs, especially antihypertensive drugs such as: Nefidipin hydrated, especially the 3 drops on the tongue as some health workers often do - A very common mistake for many patients with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Rapid hypotension can cause sudden death in patients at risk for myocardial infarction or brain circulation insufficiency.

Therefore, when buying an electronic blood pressure monitor, we need to determine the purpose of using a personal blood pressure monitor or in a clinic. Because if used only for individuals, only use blood pressure monitor on the wrist, biceps are okay. These machines have the advantage of ease of use.